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Happy birthday, Texas: Here’s 182 songs about the state

Hopefully it’s not too late to wish the state of Texas a happy birthday! 182 years old is nothing to scoff at, and that’s why we’ve decided to put together a playlist of songs about the Lone Star State.

That’s right, 182 songs. That’s 11.5 hours of music, so you’ll be able to listen to this playlist and celebrate well into the waning hours of the early morning. It’s got the standards, like “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” “T for Texas” and “All My Exes Live in Texas.” The list skews country, because country artists love to sing about Texas (especially Pat Green.)

There’s also some rock, hip-hop, post-rock and other genres toward the end of the playlist. How else was I supposed to hit 181 songs? Plus, don’t tell me you don’t immediately think of high school football when you hear “Your Hand in Mine” by Explosions in the Sky.

No matter what your musical taste, there’s something for everyone. So sit back, crack open a Shiner or a Lone Star, wave the Texas flag with pride, and celebrate 182 years of Texas. Cheers.

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